Robert Castaneda, 45, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian crash with alleged drunk driver Bradley Hayek, 31, on Romayne Avenue in Racine, Wisconsin

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/30/2014 - 6:41am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, December 25, 2014

Racine man held in fatal hit-and-run, bail jumping

He was due to make a first court appearance on the new charges Friday afternoon. An attorney who represented Hayek previously didn't know if he had a lawyer in this case.

Racine man stuck, killed by hit-and-run driver Christmas night

If anyone saw the crash or knows anything about it, they are asked to call 262-635-7828.

Police arrest man for fatal hit-and-run

A court commissioner set the man's bail at $50,000 Friday afternoon, ordered him not to drink and to wear an alcohol monitoring device if he's released. 

Prosecutors charge man in fatal hit-and-run

Thirty-one-year-old Bradley Hayek faces one count of hit-and-run involving death, one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and one count of bail jumping, all felonies.

Man charged in fatal Christmas hit-and-run crash

Officers arrested Hayek a few blocks away. Court records indicate he is awaiting sentencing on a prior drug conviction.
A 31-year-old Racine man is charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian. Charges allege that Bradley Hayek was driving of a car that hit a man Thursday night in Racine. Hayek then fled the crash site. The victim, 45-year-old Robert Castaneda, died at a nearby hospital. Hayek was arrested just a few blocks from the site. He faces charges, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and bail jumping charges. 
People Involved: 
Robert Castaneda
Bradley Hayek
Roadway: 
Romayne Avenue
City: 
Racine, WI

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